Dr. Carmen M. Castro, D.B.A., is an accomplished global business scholar, senior academic leader, and executive‑level educator with extensive experience in higher education administration and international business. She has served as Dean, Department Chairperson, and Director of Business Programs for both PhD and Master’s programs, overseeing curriculum development, faculty leadership, accreditation alignment, and strategic academic growth. Her administrative background reflects deep expertise in academic governance, program innovation, and global leadership development. With seven years of dedicated instructional service at Grand Canyon University, Dr. Castro brings a strong foundation in global business, leadership theory, international economics, and organizational strategy. Her teaching practice integrates real‑world global trends, applied economic analysis, and leadership frameworks that enrich student learning and support GCU’s mission of academic excellence. Dr. Castro is a prolific scholar whose peer‑reviewed publications align with the Boyer Model and her teaching disciplines. She has authored multiple books on global leadership, monetary policy, international markets, private equity, and higher education innovation. Her published works include: Castro, C. M. (2026). Global Leadership for Humanity and not Global Dominance. Castro Publishing. ISBN: 9798185333631 Castro, C. M. (2026). Leading the World Through Crisis: Global Leadership in Times of War and Political Upheaval. Castro Publishing. ISBN: 9798258641823 Castro, C. M. (2026). Internationalization of the Business Curriculum and the Impact of the Evolution of AI in Higher Education. Castro Publishing. ISBN: 9798242317604 Castro, C. M. (2025). Seigniorage in the Age of Stablecoins: Trump’s Monetary Revolution and the Future of Global Currency. Castro Publishing. ISBN: 9798269312781 Castro, C. M. (2025). Señoreaje en la Era de las Stablecoins: La Revolución Monetaria de Trump y el Futuro de la Moneda Global. Castro Publishing. ISBN: 9798269317205 Castro, C. M. (2025). Global Business in Transition: The Trump Presidency and the Evolution of International Markets. Castro Publishing. ISBN: 9798900305820 Castro, C. M. (2025). Private Equity in Turbulent Times: Legacy, Liquidity, and Leadership across Global Markets. Castro Publishing. ISBN: 9798900303703 Castro, C. M. (2025). The Mexican Economy Under the Honorable President of Mexico Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum. Castro Publishing. ISBN: 9798900703947 Castro, C. M. (2025). La Economía Mexicana Bajo la Honorable Presidenta de México, Dra. Claudia Sheinbaum. Castro Publishing. ISBN: 9798900703930 Castro, C. M. (2025). Reviving Puerto Rico’s Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry through Private Equity. Castro Publishing. ISBN: 9798900709925 Castro, C. M. (2025). Reactivando la Industria Farmacéutica de Puerto Rico a través del Capital Privado. Castro Publishing. ISBN: 9798900709932 Her scholarship demonstrates depth, consistency, and alignment with her teaching areas, contributing significantly to the fields of global leadership, international business, and economic policy. Dr. Castro’s work enhances student learning by bridging academic theory with global market realities and leadership challenges. As an educator and academic leader, Dr. Castro is recognized for her strong instructional presence, high student engagement, and commitment to excellence. Her multilingual communication skills, global research background, and executive‑level leadership experience enrich her contributions to higher education and support her continued advancement within the academic community.